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Nicușor Dan, details from the meeting on the fuel crisis

13:25, 07 Apr. 2026
President Nicușor Dan said Romania currently has a stable fuel supply, but authorities are preparing backup plans in case a future shortage or price increase occurs.

Cigarette black market remains high, at levels higher than in 2025 and 2024

13:23, 06 Apr. 2026
The cigarette black market in Romania remains significant despite some recent decreases, requiring stronger efforts to reduce illegal trade.

Romania produces less and less fish

13:19, 06 Apr. 2026
While global fish production is increasing, Romania’s fish industry is declining, leading to higher dependence on imports.

Donald Trump declines invitation to come to Romania

13:16, 06 Apr. 2026
American president Donald Trump will not attend the NATO summit in Romania, but another US official may participate instead.

Competition Council: artificial price increases may violate competition law

13:07, 06 Apr. 2026
The Competition Council warns that unfair pricing practices harm consumers and will be strictly monitored and penalized.

Mircea Lucescu Suffered a Heart Attack Today

14:39, 03 Apr. 2026
Medical sources told prosport.ro on Friday that coach Mircea Lucescu had suffered a heart attack.

Minister of Agriculture: Over 1.3 billion lei in payments to farms and villages in the first quarter

14:37, 03 Apr. 2026
Minister of Agriculture Florin Barbu announced that, in the first quarter of 2026, payments totaling over 1.3 billion lei were made to beneficiaries from European funds earmarked for agricultural and rural development.

Rogobete Considers Negotiations with Pfizer for Modern Treatments Following the Loss of the Lawsuit

14:34, 03 Apr. 2026
The Health Minister said Friday that one of the scenarios being considered after Romania lost its lawsuit against Pfizer in the first instance is to open direct negotiations so that the amounts our country must pay can be converted into real benefits for patients.

Labor Minister on the Pay Law: We Want a Formula Comparable to the Current Law

14:27, 02 Apr. 2026
Following the Cabinet meeting, Labor Minister Florin Manole explained that the wage law is currently under review to clarify the pay scales and ensure a wage hierarchy within the public administration.

Record: Romania to Export Over 1 Million Sheep and Carcasses to Algeria in 2027

14:22, 02 Apr. 2026
The National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) announces that Romania is strengthening its position as a strategic partner of Algeria, with record exports of over 1 million sheep and carcasses scheduled for 2027.

Horaţiu Potra’s son and grandson are released from house arrest

14:14, 02 Apr. 2026
Dorian Potra and Alexandru Cosmin Potra, the son and grandson of Horaţiu Potra, respectively, have been released from house arrest and placed under judicial supervision for 60 days, according to a decision by the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ). They are not allowed to communicate with Că

Cigarettes are getting more expensive again from April 1. It is the third price increase in 2026

13:36, 01 Apr. 2026
Cigarette prices in Romania are rising again from April 1, 2026, due to an increase in the excise tax, adding roughly 0.80 lei per pack and aligning tobacco taxes with EU standards.

A large city in Moldova bans slot machines. Mayor: A huge step for our community

13:34, 01 Apr. 2026
The city of Bacău is banning slot machines in physical locations, with the measure taking effect as existing authorizations expire, aiming to promote a healthier community.

Amendments to the Civil Code. Former spouses can keep their names after divorce

13:32, 01 Apr. 2026
Parliament passed a law allowing former spouses to keep their married name after divorce without needing the other partner’s consent, reducing bureaucracy and extra costs.

Petrila Mine employee dies underground

13:30, 01 Apr. 2026
A 51-year-old worker died after falling ill underground at Petrila Mine, and the case is being investigated as a workplace accident.

COTAR demands simultaneous reduction of excise duties and VAT on fuels

14:06, 31 Mart. 2026
Transporters are demanding that the Government reduce excise duties and VAT on fuels as soon as possible. "Diesel would cost 4.6 lei, but the excise duty increased from January 1 is added, to which is added VAT increased to 21% and the road tax", says COTAR.

Grindeanu criticizes Bolojan’s delayed intervention after fuel price hike

13:58, 31 Mart. 2026
PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu criticized the prime minister on Tuesday regarding the delayed intervention after fuel price hike. "Cynicism towards Romanians", said the social-democratic president.

New air policing mission: 100 soldiers and six F-16 fighters deployed to Lithuania

13:56, 31 Mart. 2026
The Romanian Air Force is starting a new Air Policing mission on Tuesday. One hundred soldiers and six F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets have been deployed to Lithuania.

Nicuşor Dan: Romania has caught up with the EU and aims to join the OECD and the eurozone

13:53, 31 Mart. 2026
Romania has made significant economic progress after joining the European Union, significantly reducing the gap with developed countries.

Agriculture Minister calls for capping the commercial margin on all agri-food products

14:29, 30 Mart. 2026
"Do you think someone will die if the commercial margin on basic products is no longer 100%?". Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu called on Monday, in Bacau, for capping the commercial margin on all agri-food products at 20%, for a period of six months.

Sorin Grindeanu presents scenarios for PSD’s exit from government

14:17, 30 Mart. 2026
PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu announced that the Social Democrats are analyzing 3 scenarios regarding the future of the ruling party - maintaining the current formula, reconfiguring the coalition or moving into opposition.

Minister of Transport: Another 64 kilometers of the Unirii-A8 Highway, in design as of today

14:15, 30 Mart. 2026
Minister of Transport, Ciprian Șerban, announces that another 64 kilometers of the Unirii Târgu Mureș-Târgu Neamț Highway will enter the design phase on Monday. It is a decisive step for the construction of the Highway between Transylvania and Moldova, the minister reports.

Băluță: 50% discount on STB and Metrorex subscriptions in Sector 4

14:06, 30 Mart. 2026
The City Hall of Sector 4 will cover half of the cost of STB and Metrorex subscriptions for people with medium and low incomes residing in this sector.

Petromidia and Vega refineries to reopen after successful completion of planned overhaul

15:42, 27 Mart. 2026
The mechanical works within the planned overhaul of the two refineries operated by Rompetrol Rafinare – Petromidia Năvodari and Vega Ploiești – have been successfully completed, company officials announced on Friday.

Victor Negrescu, on the European security hub: Romania can’t wait any longer

15:40, 27 Mart. 2026
PSD MEP Victor Negrescu calls for the acceleration of the initiative to create a European maritime security hub in the Black Sea, warning about the risks generated by drifting maritime mines.

Nicușor Dan, meeting with Robert Fico: Our countries are linked by a long-standing friendship

15:37, 27 Mart. 2026
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is visiting Romania, was received on Friday at the Cotroceni Palace by President Nicușor Dan.

JCR revises Romania’s rating outlook to stable

15:35, 27 Mart. 2026
The Japanese rating agency Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) announced on Friday the reconfirmation of Romania's country rating at BBB (currency) and BBB+ (local currency) and improved the outlook from "negative" to "stable", the Ministry of Finance announced.

Government prepares an emergency ordinance through which the state can save strategic assets

15:20, 26 Mart. 2026
The government is preparing an emergency ordinance that will allow the state to intervene in exceptional situations to protect strategic economic structures in danger, announces the Minister of Economy, Irineu Darău.

CCR rejects AUR’s complaints regarding the state budget and social security budget for 2026

15:18, 26 Mart. 2026
The Constitutional Court of Romania has unanimously rejected the objections of unconstitutionality formulated by senators of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) regarding the State Budget Law for 2026 and the State Social Security Budget Law.

Two infrastructure projects have received the „green light” from the Government

15:17, 26 Mart. 2026
The Minister of Transport, Ciprian Şerban, announced on Thursday that the Government has given the "green light" for the financing of three new infrastructure projects. These are two express roads, the first, with a length of 59 kilometers between Petea - Baia Mare, the second the Suceava - Siret.

Government caps fuel margin, UDMR announces

15:15, 26 Mart. 2026
The Executive has capped the commercial margin for gasoline and diesel and the conditions for prior authorization of exports. Barna Tánczos warns that additional interventions are necessary. UDMR will continue coalition negotiations for new measures to control prices at the pump.

Holcim Romania and CINEA sign grant agreement for Carbon Hub CPT01, advancing carbon capture and near-zero cement production in Eastern Europe

17:33, 25 Mart. 2026
Holcim Romania has signed the grant agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) for the Carbon Hub CPT01 project, a pioneering carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative located in Câmpulung, Argeș County. The project is the first ever Romanian project financed by the European Union Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programmes dedicated to deploying innovative low-carbon technologies.

A new motion has been introduced targeting Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu

15:13, 25 Mart. 2026
A new motion has been introduced targeting Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu, initiated by the “Peace First Romania” Group. USR president Dominic Fritz commented, “They’re probably upset because she explained to them last week that yelling and hurling insults doesn’t make them more manly.”

The femicide law has been passed by Parliament. Gorghiu: Every woman should be able to smile

15:11, 25 Mart. 2026
The Romanian Parliament has passed a law that for the first time introduces the definition of femicide into national legislation and expands protective measures for victims of domestic violence. This law establishes aggravating circumstances for crimes committed against women.

Additional revenue generated by the rise in fuel prices does not go into the budget

15:08, 25 Mart. 2026
Ilie Bolojan stated on Wednesday that the additional revenue generated from the rise in fuel prices will not remain in the budget; instead, it will be allocated to a funding scheme aimed at mitigating the impact of these price increases.

Şerban met with the French ambassador to Romania: We discussed the continuation of projects

17:02, 24 Mart. 2026
Ciprian Şerban, Minister of Transport, met with Nicholas Warney, the French ambassador to Bucharest. During the meeting, the two discussed the consolidation of bilateral cooperation and the development of joint projects in the field of transport infrastructure.

Florin Barbu met with European Commissioner Kadis. The two discussed the future of fishing in the EU

17:00, 24 Mart. 2026
Minister of Agriculture, Florin Barbu, met on Tuesday, in Bucharest, with the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis. The discussions focused on European priorities in the field of fisheries and the needs of the Black Sea.

Designers from 5 countries come to Bucharest Fashion Week, in a totally new concept

16:55, 24 Mart. 2026
It's not just about clothes: Bucharest Fashion Week transforms Bucharest into a meeting place between creativity, business and new ideas from the industry.

Government meeting on fuel crisis postponed

16:54, 24 Mart. 2026
The extraordinary Government meeting scheduled for Tuesday, at 5:00 p.m., was postponed after the Economic and Social Council delayed the approval of the project. The Executive was to declare a crisis on the fuel market and adopt measures such as limiting commercial markups and controlling prices.

What is happening to fuel prices at the pump following the measures taken by the government?

14:09, 23 Mart. 2026
Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan is refraining from commenting on whether fuel prices at the pump will decrease if the government implements measures to support Romanians amid rising fuel costs associated with the war in the Middle East.